EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION
Incident Name: Arroyo Fire
Start Date & Time: July 1, 2019 - 1530
Start Location: San Juan County, 5 miles west of Bloomfield
Cause of Fire: Under investigation
Area Vegetation: Russian olive, salt cedar
Acres Burned: 7 acres
Ownership(s): Private
Structures Threatened: Yes
Structures Burned: Yes, 3 residences, 30 vehicles, 5 outbuildings
Evacuations (Y or N & #): N
The Arroyo Fire is currently estimated at 7 acres and 20% contained. the fire is burning 5 miles east of Bloomfield, NM off of Highway 64 in San Juan County. Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of the fire and are now working to secure containment lines. Three residential structures, 30 vehicles, and 5 outbuildings have been lost. Additional structures remain threatened. There are no evacuations at this time. The cause is under investigation.